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Irish Continental profit dips, revenue up on freight demand

Irish Continental Group PLC on Monday reported a modest decline in annual profit despite higher revenue, as strong freight and passenger volumes offset challenges in...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:59


Assura disposes seven assets for £64 million, reaches milestone

Assura PLC on Monday said it has sold seven assets for £64 million, taking its total disposals since the start of the financial year to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:22


IN BRIEF: XPS Pensions completes purchase of Polaris Actuaries

XPS Pensions Group PLC - Reading, England-based pensions consulting and administration company - Completes acquisition of Polaris Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. It will pay a...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:05


Energean signs $750 million term loan with Bank Leumi

Energean PLC on Monday said it has signed a 10-year, senior-secured term loan with Tel Aviv-based Bank Leumi for $750 million.

Energean is a London-based hydrocarbon...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:52


RIT Capital Partners hikes dividend as return increases

RIT Capital Partners PLC on Monday increased its dividend after its net asset value per share total return climbed in 2024.

The London-based trust said its...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:41


HICL Infrastructure launches new £100 million buyback programme

HICL Infrastructure PLC on Monday launched a new share buyback programme worth £100 million, after a £50 million buyback completed last week.

The London-based closed-ended investment...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:15


Midday market roundup: FTSE rises as BAE surges but Bunzl stumbles

London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, driven by a rally in BAE Systems as defence spending optimism lifted sentiment.

Meanwhile, investors awaited US manufacturing...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:11


Hunting shares climbs as Rival Downhole Tools stake sale completes

Hunting PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its 23% stake in Rival Downhole Tools LC for $13.1 million.

Hunting shares jumped 6.8%...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:18


Grocer Sainsbury’s seals Argos card portfolio sale to NewDay

J Sainsbury PLC on Monday said it sealed the sale of a credit card portfolio of its Argos general merchandise arm, and affirmed plans to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:10


Senior closes in on Aerostructures sale as reports higher profit

Senior PLC on Monday said the sale of its Aerostructures business it at an ‘advanced stage’ as it delivered results in line with its expectations....

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:04


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